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Comedian Jeff Dunham joins with Mopar on SEMA Challenger SRT8

October 17, 2012

Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham has teamed up with Mopar to help design a Challenger SRT8 for the SEMA show in Las Vegas on Oct. 30-Nov. 2. We have the first of three videos documenting the process. The next two clips will be released closer to the show.

In the video, Dunham sees three concept drawings by West regional communications manager Scott Brown and the head of design for SRT and Mopar, Mark Trostle. Alan Palmer will build the car.

Dunham and crew discuss color—he wants purple or black—and some exaggerated body panels. The comedian wants the car to have a true retro feel. The concept he picks isn't revealed. They also talk about a special engine for the car, which will be revealed in one of the future Web episodes.

The video ends with Dunham commenting on the break-in period of the new car, before dropping the hammer on some parking-lot donuts.

The 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association show takes place Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show is a leading indicator of technology and customization to come in the automotive industry. Autoweek will be there taking photos and videos, which we will bring back to you here at autoweek.com.